UPDATE: The pipe has been repaired and service is expected to be retstored soon.
Anderson Regional Joint Water System users are asked to conserve water starting immediately because a problem has been reported with its water intake from Hartwell Lake.
The Anderson Regional Joint Water System has issued a warning to all users of their system, virtually every customer in Anderson County, to boil water for at least a minute before using it for drinking or cooking or bathing, and to conserve as much water as possible for essential use.
A burst intake pipe which has shut down all water coming into the treatment plant. It is estimated that it will be several hours before the pipe is repaired and the water treatment plant can resume operation.
Citizens are being asked to conserve water. Emergency services and area fire departments are monitoring the situtation as well.
Officials say the current issue is not any way associated with continuing problem of poor drinking water quality in Anderson County.
The Joint Water System said customers can call 864-226-9676 with any questions or concerns.